How long will it take to see the negative impacts that the BP oil spill had on fish species?

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We are already starting to see some of the negative impacts of the BP oil spill on fish species. However, the full effects will not be known for several years. We can use data from previous oil spills to get some idea of how long it will take before we know. Like the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, the BP oil spill will continue to have effects on the ecosystem for several years. However, due to differences in location, it is uncertain how exactly the BP oil spill will interact with the environment in the future.